rumination 1

noundomain: thinking

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

Synonyms

Derivationally related form

verb

reflect deeply on a subject

Hyponym

noun

attentive consideration and meditation

noun

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

noun

(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)

noun

the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

noun

contemplation of things past